The Sorry singer opened up about being a sex addict, saying after being “super promiscuous” for a time, abstaining from sex helped him feel closer to God.

“My mum always said to treat women with respect. For me that was always in my head while I was doing it [being promiscuous], so I could never enjoy it,” Bieber told Vogue, in a joint interview with Hailey.

Her husband’s struggles are said to be unrelated to their marriage. Picture: APSource:AP

“[God] doesn’t ask us not to have sex for him because he wants rules and stuff. He’s like, ‘I’m trying to protect you from hurt and pain.’ I think sex can cause a lot of pain.”

The superstar said he believes Hailey was a karmic reward for his more pure lifestyle.

“I believe that God blessed me with Hailey as a result. There are perks. You get rewarded for good behaviour,” Bieber added.

The singer said seeing his now-wife again last June made him realise how much he “loved” her, despite going through a rough breakup when they briefly dated years ago.

“When I saw her last June, I just forgot how much I loved her and how much I missed her and how much of a positive impact she made on my life,” Bieber recalled. “I was like, ‘Holy cow, this is what I’ve been looking for.’”

In the joint interview, Baldwin admitted she was lonely the first few weeks after becoming the singer’s wife because of the nasty comments about her relationship being posted on social media.

“I prayed to feel peace about the decision [to get married], and that’s where I landed,” she said. “I love him very much. I have loved him for a long time.”